Names on the Middlesbrough War Memorial
The Middlesbrough Roll of Honour of the Great War Names “S”
Compiled by Robert Coulson (1952 – 2008)
In the years 1914-1918 thousands of Middlesbrough men and women served their country in a time of hardship, stress and suffering both for the troops on the battlefronts and those left at home. After the Armistice in November of 1918 handsome memorial tablets and plaques recalling the fallen were erected in the works, shops and churches of the Middlesbrough area. At this time a committee was formed to consider the question of a war memorial for the town as a whole to remember the citizens who had laid down their lives. In the words of the committee,
“We recognise the splendid sacrifice made by our men and we desire that our children and our children’s’ children should hear the story and share in the inspiration which such sacrifice will always give”.
The response of the townspeople resulted in the fine cenotaph of Aberdeen granite and the wall of Portland stone containing the bronze panels with the names of the fallen that we see today at the entrance to Albert Park. The memorial works were completed at a cost of approximately £17,000 and the people of the town attended in their thousands for the dedication and unveiling ceremony which took place on November 11th 1922.
This roll of honour contains close to 3500 names of the fallen who are remembered on the memorial and also those whose names were put forward by their families after the unveiling ceremony.
I felt it fitting that as the centenary of the onset of the Great War approaches I should try and add a little information on those remembered and the actions in which they laid down their lives.
I would just add that much as I regret it, details on some of theses brave people is not available due to the passage of time but their names will still appear in the text as they do on the memorial panels.
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Finally just a few points to consider,
It will be noticed that on some of the entries no Middlesbrough connection may be obvious, indeed the person appears to have come from well outside the area or even the country. It must be remembered that it was the townspeople who put the names forward for inclusion and as an example a relation who stayed with the family in the town occasionally, could well appear after his family took the trouble to forward the name.
Middlesbrough was a thriving centre of industry at the time and a person may well have been employed in the town before hostilities and had their name included by workmates.
Serving under an alias is also quite common and although sometimes used to cover criminal activity, was normally just a person keen to serve but underage and using another identity. Also a mother who had taken another man’s name might have offspring who preferred to serve using their natural father’s name.
Double entries for the same name also appear quite a few times, for example, Samuel Alder and S Alder. I believe they are one and the same person named twice as a result of a large family with different branches putting the name forward twice.
The person will appear in the listing as named on the memorial with any variations in spelling and second names being included in the text.
It will be noticed that some entries begin “I believe this to be”. These are people who to the best of my judgement are those named but can not be 100% certain. They are included with the best intentions and if a mistake is made I make my apologies in advance.
Robert Henry Coulson died on 8 November 2008. His papers were donated to the Green Howards Museum in Richmond, and the work below comes from these papers.
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Saddington, Nathan.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Nathan Saddington did war service with Princess Charlotte of Wales’ 5th Dragoon Guards. Private Saddington was killed in action during the Battle of Messines on October 31st 1914 at the age of 20. With no known grave his name is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres in Belgium.
Sails, J H.
Joseph Henry Sails was born in Scarborough and enlisted in Middlesbrough with the Teesside Pioneers, the 12th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Sails was killed in actions in the Maurepas sector on January 20th 1917 at the age of 35. His grave can be seen today in Rancourt Military Cemetery in the village of Rancourt along the Bapaume to Peronne road.
Salmon, John.
Sanders, F T.
Frederick Sanders was born and lived in Middlesbrough, enlisting in the town with the 12th battalion of the Rifle Brigade. Rifleman Sanders was killed in actions on the Hindenburg Line on May 3rd 1917 and today lies in Browns Copse Cemetery situated in the village of Roeux to the east of Arras.
Sanderson, Ernest William.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Ernest William Sanderson served with the Tyneside Irish, the 26th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Sanderson was killed in action aged 34 on April 26th 1917 during the 2nd Battle of the Scarpe. With no known final resting place his name appears on the panels of the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery in Arras. Ernest Sanderson was the husband of Beatrice Sanderson of 34 Melrose Street in Middlesbrough.
Sanderson, A.
Arthur Sanderson was born, lived and enlisted in Thornaby to serve with the Teesside Pioneers, the 12th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Sanderson was killed in fighting at Strazeele during the Battles of the Lys on April 11th 1918. His grave can be visited today in Croix-du-Bac British Cemetery in the village of Steenwerck three miles south west of Armentieres.
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Sanders, F.
Born at Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, Franklin George Alfred Sanders enlisted in Middlesbrough with the Royal Fusiliers and then transferred to the Labour Corps. Private Sanders died aged 21 on June 22nd 1917, his resting place unknown as he appears to have been missed from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission listings.
Sanderson, Thomas George.
Thomas George Sanderson was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town to serve with the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Sanderson was killed in actions close to Fleurbaix on January 23rd 1915 and having no known grave is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial situated south of Ypres on the road to Armentieres.
Sanderson, Harry.
Sargent, S.
Samuel Sargeant was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted into the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Sargeant was wounded in actions at Montauban during the Battle of the Somme and died of his injuries aged 21 on July 3rd 1916. His grave today lies in Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension nine miles east of Amiens in the small town of Corbie.
Saunders, James William.
Listed as serving aboard the SS Konakry, his name does not appear in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission listings.
Saunders, William Henry.
William Henry Saunders was Middlesbrough born and worked as a labourer for the corporation before enlisting into the 10th battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment. Private Saunders was killed in fighting during the Battle of Epehy on September 20th 1918 at the age of 37. He lies today in Gauche Wood Cemetery in the village of Villers-Guislain to the west of Gouzeaucourt. William Saunders was the son of Tom and Jane Saunders and the husband of Edith Isabella Saunders of 19 Bush Street in Middlesbrough.
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Saunders, William.
Awarded the Medal of the Order of the British Empire, William Saunders served with the 5th Provisional Company of the Durham Light Infantry. Private Saunders died of pneumonia at the age of 26 on October 28th 1919 and today lies in Linthorpe Cemetery. William Saunders was the son of Mr and Mrs William Saunders of 35 Valley Road in Middlesbrough.
Sawer, Thomas Henry.
Thomas Henry Sawer was born and lived in Middlesbrough enlisting in York with the 8th battalion of the Royal Scots, Lothian Regiment. Private Sawer was killed in fighting during the Battle of Estaires on April 11th 1918 and having no known grave is remembered today on the Loos Memorial at Dud Corner Cemetery on the Lens to Bethune road.
Scales, John George.
Sunderland born John George Scales lived in Middlesbrough and enlisted in West Hartlepool into the 15th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Private Scales was killed in actions during the Battle of the St Quentin Canal at the age of 25 on October 2nd 1918. He has no known final resting place and is remembered on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial six miles to the south east of Arras. John Scales was the husband of Margaret Ann Scales of 17 Milton Street in Middlesbrough.
Scales, Thomas.
Thomas Scales enlisted in Middlesbrough for war service with the 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Scales lost his life in actions at Hessian Trench and Stuff Redoubt during the Somme offensive on September 30th 1916. His grave can be seen today in Grandcourt Road Cemetery in the village of Grandcourt six miles north east of Albert on the Somme. Thomas Scales was the son of Mr J W Scales of 8 Prince Arthur Street in Middlesbrough.
Scarlett, Frank.
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Scott, Alfred.
Alfred Scott was Grangetown born and enlisted in Middlesbrough to serve with the 2nd battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment. Private Scott was killed in an attack on Zenith Trench close to Le Transloy during the Somme offensive on October 24th 1916 aged 33. The son of Joseph and Jane Scott and husband of Catherine Grogan, formerly Scott of 85 Argyle Street in Middlesbrough his name is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial set high above the old Somme battlefields.
Scott, Frederick.
West Hartlepool born Frederick Scott enlisted in Middlesbrough for service with the 4th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Scott was killed in actions on the Chemin des Dames Ridge on May 27th 1918 at the age of 24. The son of William and Maria Scott of 25 Aspinall Street, Heywood in Lancashire, Frederick Scott is remembered on the Soissons Memorial situated sixty miles north east of Paris in the town of Soissons.
Scott, George Henry.
George Henry Scott was born in Middlesbrough and enlisted in the town into the 5th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Scott was killed in action aged 38 on December 26th 1917 in the front line close to Ypres. He has no known grave and is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial set on the slopes of the Passchendaele ridge. George Scott was the son of Mrs William Scott of 54 Hunter Street in Middlesbrough and the husband of Ellen Allen Welsh, formerly Scott of 100 Parliament Street in Middlesbrough.
Scott, Henry Charles.
Middlesbrough born Henry Charles Scott served as a Fireman aboard the SS Ida Duncan. He perished aged just 19 on January 31st 1917 when the Ida Duncan struck a mine half a mile east of the South Gare lighthouse in the Tees Bay. Henry Scott was the son of Harry and Margaret Scott of 80 Wilson Street in Middlesbrough and is remembered today on the Tower Hill Memorial in Trinity Square in London.
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Scott, Joseph William.
Joseph William Scott was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town for war service with the 5th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Wounded in action and passed through the casualty chain, Private Scott died of his wounds aged 22 on April 10th 1918 and today lies in Linthorpe Cemetery. Joseph Scott was the son of Mr M H and Mrs Margaret Jane Scott of 46 Marton Road in Middlesbrough.
Scott, Percy.
Percy Freemond Stanley Scott did his war service with the Royal Field Artillery. Gunner Scott died at home on February 28th 1919 at the age of 38, his grave today lying in North Ormesby Cemetery. Percy Scott was the husband of Emma Scott of 38 Norcliffe Street in North Ormesby.
Scott, Walter.
Walter Scott enlisted in his hometown of Middlesbrough with the 1/5th battalion of the Leicestershire Regiment. Private Scott was killed in action during the Battle of Beaurevoir on October 3rd 1918 at the age of 19. The son of Mrs J A Scott of 103 Russell Street in Middlesbrough he is remembered on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial six miles south east of Arras along the road to Cambrai.
Screeney, Michael.
Born in Co Mayo in Ireland, Michael Screeney lived in Middlesbrough and enlisted in Halifax into the 1st battalion of the Scots Guards. Guardsman Screeney was killed in fighting close to Bixschoote during the 1st Battle of Ypres on October 21st 1914 at the age of 23. Michael Screeney was the son of John Screeney and his wife Margaret Durkin of 141 Marsh Road in Middlesbrough. He has no known final resting place and is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres in Belgium.
Screeney, Patrick.
Patrick Screeney brother of Michael listed above was also born in Co Mayo and enlisted in Halifax to serve with the 2nd battalion of the Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment. Private Screeney was killed in a German gas attack on the battalion’s position close to Hill 60 in the Ypres salient on May 5th 1915 at the age of 24. The son of John Screeney and his wife Margaret Durkin of 141 Marsh Road in Middlesbrough like his brother his name appears on the panels of the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres.
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Scrimgour, Edward Alexander.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Edward Alexander Scrimgour first served with the Yorkshire Regiment and then transferred to the 1/4th battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment. Private Scrimgour was killed in action at the age of 19 on March 12th 1917 and today lies in Pont-du-Hem Military Cemetery situated on the main La Bassee to Estaires road.
Scruton, Sam.
Sam Scruton was Leeds born, lived in Middlesbrough and enlisted in Coventry into the 18th battalion of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Rifleman Scruton was killed in actions at Carlton Trench close to Mametz Wood during the Somme offensive on October 10th 1916 at the age of 31. With no known final resting place he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial to the missing of the Somme battles.
Scuffham, Bernard S.
Born in Skelton, Bernard Samuel Scuffham enlisted in Saltburn with the Yorkshire Regiment before transferring to the 10th battalion of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Corporal Scuffham was killed during actions at the Hindenburg Line on June 8th 1917 at the age of 20. His grave can be visited today in Henin Communal Cemetery Extension in the village of Henin-sur-Cojeul, five miles south east of Arras. Bernard Scuffham was the son of Samuel and Eliza Scuffham of 49 Harker Street in Skelton.
Scurrah, Arthur George.
Arthur George Scurrah was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town to serve with the 4th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Distinguished Conduct Medal holder Private Scurrah was taken as a prisoner of war and died in German hands aged 21 on September 23rd 1918. His grave can be seen today in Worms ( Hochheim Hill ) Cemetery, Rheinland-Pfalz in Germany. Arthur Scurrah was the son of Frederick and Jinnie Scurrah of 29 Woodlands Road in Middlesbrough.
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Scurragh, E C.
I believe this to be Frank Ernest Scurrah who was born in Ormesby and enlisted in Middlesbrough with the 41st Battery, 42nd Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery. Gunner Scurrah was wounded in action and died of his injuries aged 21 on April 17th 1918. The son of Charles and Charlotte Scurrah of North Skelton his grave today lies in Pernes British Cemetery in the small town of Pernes-en-Artois on the Lillers to St Pol road.
Sealey, George Edward.
George Edward Sealey was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted to serve with the 22nd battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Lance Corporal Sealey died in a hospital centre aged 31 on September 17th 1917 and is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension situated two miles south of Rouen city centre. George Sealey was the husband of Emma Sealey of 5 Harrison Street in North Ormesby.
Seaman, Arthur R.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Arthur Robert Seaman was a member of the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Seaman was killed in fighting at the Nieuwe Kruiseecke cross roads during the 1st Battle of Ypres on October 22nd 1914 aged 22. He has no known grave and his name appears on the panels of the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres.
Seaman, Alfred William.
Alfred William Seaman was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town for war service with the 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Seaman was killed in attacks on Hessian Trench and Stuff Redoubt during the Battle of the Somme on September 30th 1916 at the age of 20. With no known grave he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial set high above the old Somme battlegrounds.
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Seaman, George Robert.
Born in the St Pauls area of Middlesbrough, George Robert Seaman enlisted in Stockton into the 1st battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment. Corporal Seaman was killed in actions during the Battle of Cambrai on December 2nd 1917 at the age of 32. He has no known grave and his name appears on the Cambrai Memorial in the village of Louverval on the Bapaume to Cambrai road. George Seaman was the husband of Florence Burt, formerly Seaman of 34 Carter Street in Middlesbrough.
Seaman, John Edward.
John Edward Seaman enlisted in his hometown of Middlesbrough with the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Lance Corporal Seaman was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, July 1st 1916 aged 21 in an attack on the village of Montauban. His grave can be visited today in Dantzig Alley British Cemetery in the village of Mametz five miles east of Albert on the Somme.
Seaman, Walter Stanley.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Walter Stanley Seaman brother of John listed above did war service with the 9th battalion of the Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment. Private Seaman was killed in action during the German spring offensive on April 29th 1918 aged 22 and today lies in Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension situated six miles north west of Albert on the Somme.
Walter and John Seaman were the sons of Katherine and Walter Seaman of 5 William Street in Middlesbrough.
Seaman, T.
Searby, Frederick Gabriel.
Frederick Gabriel Searby was born in Middlesbrough in December of 1886 and I believe served in the Royal Navy but no record of him appears on the memorial listings.
Seaton, Albert Joseph.
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Seaton, J T.
Born in Marske and enlisting in York, John Thomas Seaton served with the 17th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Corporal Seaton was killed in action aged 29 on November 12th 1917 and is buried in Bard Cottage Cemetery situated between Ypres and Boesinghe in Belgium. He was the son of Mr W H and Mrs Annie Seaton of Tocketts Mill at Guisborough.
Seaton, John Ernest.
John Ernest Seaton was born in Middlesbrough and served with the Depot of the Durham Light Infantry. Lance Corporal Seaton died at home after the war on March 13th 1919 at the age of 26 and today lies in Linthorpe Cemetery.
Seavers, George Edwin.
Stokesley born George Edwin Seavers served with the 201st Anti-Aircraft Searchlight Section of the Royal Engineers. Sapper Seavers died of pneumonia aged 23 on February 17th 1919 and is buried in Linthorpe Cemetery. George Seavers was the son of Mr M B and Mrs M E Seavers of 6 Victoria Road in Middlesbrough.
Seed, George.
George Seed was born in Darlington and served in the Merchant Navy as a Galley Boy aboard the SS Darius. He perished aged just 16 on June 13th 1917 when the Darius was sunk by torpedo 210 miles south west of Fastnet. George Seed was the son of John Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Seed, nee Smith of 70 Union Street in Middlesbrough. His name is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial in Trinity Square in London.
Seeley, Charles William.
Selkirk, William Oliver.
William Oliver Selkirk was born in Chester-le-Street and enlisted in Middlesbrough into the 298th Siege Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery. Gunner Selkirk was killed in action aged 41 during the Passchendaele offensive on August 10th 1917 and having no known grave is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres in Belgium. William Selkirk was the husband of Keturah Selkirk of 9 Craven Street in Middlesbrough.
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Sergeant, Charles.
North Ormesby born Charles Sargeant enlisted in Middlesbrough with the Yorkshire Regiment before transferring to the 1/5th battalion of the Manchester Regiment. Private Sargeant was killed in actions during the crossing of the river Selle on October 20th 1918 at the age of 22. His grave can be visited today in Belle Vue British Cemetery in the village of Briastre, ten miles east of Cambrai.
Settle, Harry.
Harry Settle was Middlesbrough born and a member of the Depot of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Settle died at home aged 24 on January 1st 1921, his grave today lying in Linthorpe Cemetery. Harry Settle was the son of Harry and Ellen Settle of 16 Sidney Street in Middlesbrough.
Shane, T.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Timothy Shane did his war service with the 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Shane was killed in an attack on the Turkish lines at Ismail Oglu Tepe during the Gallipoli campaign on August 22nd 1915 at the age of 26. He has no known final resting place and is remembered on the Helles Memorial on the Gallipoli peninsula.
Shaughnessy, John Martin.
Shave, Ed.
North Ormesby born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Edward Shave was with the Yorkshire Regiment before transferring to the 1st battalion of the East Yorkshire Regiment. Private Shave was killed in actions during the 1st Battle of Kemmel on April 16th 1918 at the age of 30. He has no known grave and his name is on the panels of the Tyne Cot Memorial on the slopes of the Passchendaele ridge.
Shave, Harry.
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Shaw, Abraham.
Abraham Shaw was Middlesbrough born and a wireworker before enlisting in the town into the Royal Field Artillery. With “D” Battery, 46th Brigade, Corporal Shaw was killed in action on May 3rd 1917 aged 32 and having no known grave is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial on the Somme.
Shaw, Frank.
Born in Appleby, Frank Shaw lived in Middlesbrough and enlisted in Bishop Auckland with the 6th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Lance Corporal Shaw was killed in actions in the Flers Line during the Somme offensive on October 1st 1916 at the age of 29. His grave can be seen today in Warlencourt British Cemetery situated three miles south west of Bapaume.
Shaw, John Edward.
John Edward Shaw was born in Bishop Auckland and enlisted in Middlesbrough to serve with the 1st battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Shaw was killed in actions at the St Eloi Craters aged 22 on March 27th 1916 and with no known grave is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres in Belgium. John Shaw was the son of Mrs Margaret Shaw and the late William Shaw of 34 Sutherland Street in Middlesbrough.
Shaw, John Robert.
Born and living in Middlesbrough, John Robert Shaw enlisted in Stockton into the 13th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Lance Corporal Shaw was killed in action during the build up to the Battle of Messines on June 2nd 1917. His grave today lies in Railway Dugouts Burial Ground one mile south east of Ypres town centre.
Shaw, James.
James Shaw was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in Carlisle with the 1st battalion of the Border Regiment. Private Shaw lost his life in fighting during the 2nd Battle of the Scarpe on April 23rd 1917. With no known final resting place his name is remembered on the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery in Arras.
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Shaw, Raymond George.
Born and enlisting in Redcar, Raymond George Shaw served in the 9th battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in actions in the Ypres Salient on March 2nd 1916 aged 21, Private Shaw is remembered today on the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres. Raymond Shaw was the son of George Herbert Gurr Shaw and Rebecca Shaw of 32 Henry Street in Redcar.
Shaw, William.
William Shaw, brother of John Edward listed above, was born at Auckland Park in Co Durham and enlisted in Middlesbrough into the Northumberland Fusiliers. Wounded in action and passed through the casualty chain, Private Shaw died of his wounds at home on July 12th 1916 at the age of 24. The son of Mrs Margaret Shaw and the late William Shaw of 34 Sutherland Street in Middlesbrough his grave today lies in Linthorpe Cemetery.
Shaw, Walter.
Grangetown born Walter Shaw enlisted in South Bank with the 9th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Lance Corporal Shaw was wounded in actions at The Bluff close to Ypres and died of his wounds aged 25 on February 15th 1916. His grave can be visited today in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery seven miles west of Ypres in Belgium.
Shepherd, William Thomas.
William Thomas Shepherd was born and lived in North Ormesby enlisting in Middlesbrough to serve with the 7th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Shepherd was wounded in actions at Fricourt during the Battle of the Somme and died of his wounds aged 23 on July 4th 1916. His grave today lies in Heilly Station Cemetery in the village of Mericourt-L’Abbe ten miles north east of Amiens.
Sherwood, Charles.
I believe this to be William Charles Sherwood who was born in Lambeth in London and enlisted in the capital into the 1st battalion of the Sherwood Foresters, the Notts and Derbys Regiment. Lance Corporal Sherwood was killed in action during the Battle of the Scarpe on August 28th 1918 aged 37 and having no known grave is remembered on the Vis-en- Artois Memorial on the Arras to Cambrai road. William Sherwood was the son of William Gross Sherwood and Pauline Sherwood and the husband of Ada Eliza Sherwood of 25 Park Road, Wanstead in London.
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Shildrick, Thomas.
Thomas Shildrick was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town for service with the 7th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Shildrick was wounded in action during the build up to the Somme offensive and died of his injuries aged 20 on June 17th 1916. His grave today lies in La Neuville Communal Cemetery in the village of Corbie situated eight miles south west of Albert on the Somme. Thomas Shildrick was the son of Middlesbrough couple Ellen and William Shildrick.
Ship, James Hutchinson.
A labourer before the war, Guisborough born James Hutchinson Shipp enlisted in Middlesbrough with the 1st battalion of the Grenadier Guards. Corporal Shipp was killed in fighting at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle at the age of 30 on March 10th 1915. He has no known grave and is remembered today on the Le Touret Memorial on the Bethune to Armentieres road.
Ship, Peter William.
Correct name Peter Wilfred Shipp, he was the brother of James listed above and was also born in Guisborough emigrating to Australia before the war. Private Shipp enlisted in Perth in Western Australia with the 16th battalion of the Australian Infantry and was killed in action aged 29 on May 2nd 1915 in an attack on the hill known as Baby 700 during the Gallipoli campaign. The son of Esther and Peter Shipp he has no known grave and his name appears on the Lone Pine Memorial on the Gallipoli peninsula.
Shields, James.
Shields, Jacob.
Jacob Shields was Middlesbrough born and a labourer in the steelworks before the onset of war. Serving with the Royal Navy as a Stoker aboard HMS Formidable, Jacob Shields died aged 30 on January 1st 1915 when Formidable was sunk by two torpedoes fired from U-24 twenty miles off Start Point in Devon. The son of William and Elizabeth Shields of Middlesbrough his name is remembered in Kent on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
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Shields, Richard T.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Richard Thomas Shields did his war service with the 9th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Military Medal holder Sergeant Shields was wounded in actions close to the Sambre canal and died of his wounds on November 7th 1918 at the age of 25. His grave can be visited today in Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension six miles south west of Le Cateau in the village of Busigny. Richard Shields was the only son of Thomas and Caroline Shields of 77 Calthorpe Street in Middlesbrough.
Shields, John William.
John William Shields was born in Norton and a pre-war regular soldier with the Coldstream Guards. Private Shields died at home aged 35 on November 7th 1917 and today lies in North Ormesby Cemetery.
Shields, Hugh.
Born in York, Hugh Shields served with the Depot of the Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment. Private Shields died at home aged 32 on November 1st 1918, his grave today lying in York Cemetery. Hugh Shields was the son of Harriet and the late John Shields and husband of Edith M Meynell, formerly Shields of 21 Gilkes Street in Middlesbrough.
Short, Diamond Victor.
Diamond Victor Short was Middlesbrough born and did war service with the Tyneside Irish, the 25th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Short died at home on November 26th 1917 aged 19, his grave today can be seen in North Ormesby Cemetery. Diamond Short was the son of John and Elizabeth Short of 3 Louisa Street in North Ormesby.
Short, Fred.
Middlesbrough born Fred Short was a member of the 12th battalion of the Rifle Brigade. Four times wounded in action and the holder of the Military Medal, Corporal Short died at home of the effects of gas on November 14th 1918 at the age of 24. Fred Short was the son of Middlesbrough couple Elizabeth and the late Thomas Gibbon Short and is buried in Linthorpe Cemetery.
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Shutt, Edward.
Edward Shutt was born in Middlesbrough enlisting in the town with the 12th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Private Shutt was killed in an attack on the trench known as 26th Avenue during the Somme offensive on September 23rd 1916 aged 22. His grave can be visited today in Contalmaison Chateau Cemetery situated four miles north east of Albert on the Somme.
Shutt, Ernest Charles.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Ernest Charles Shutt served with the 7th Field Company of the Royal Engineers. Corporal Shutt was taken as a prisoner of war and died in German hands on November 9th 1918 at the age of 22. His grave can be seen today in Cologne Southern Cemetery three miles south of Cologne city centre in Germany.
Shutt, Harry.
Harry Shutt was Middlesbrough born and worked as a steelworks labourer before enlisting in the town into the 13th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Wounded in action in the Maroc sector close to Loos, Private Shutt died of his injuries aged 32 on August 15th 1916. His grave today lies in Longuenesse, St Omer Souvenir Cemetery situated in the southern suburbs of the French town of St Omer. Harry Shutt was the son of Thomas and Ellen Shutt of Middlesbrough and the husband of Mary Jane Shutt of 2 Mansell Street in Middlesbrough.
Shutt, Henry.
Double entry, see Harry Shutt listed above.
Shutt, William Anthony.
Sidgwick, George.
Middlesbrough born George Sidgwick enlisted in the town for war service with the Royal Engineers. Wounded in action while attached to the 49th Brigade HQ of the Royal Garrison Artillery, Sapper Sidgwick died of his wounds on July 5th 1918 aged 26. His grave can be seen today in Terlincthun British Cemetery situated in the northern outskirts of Boulogne on the French channel coast. George Sidgwick was the son of William and Ann Sidgwick of Middlesbrough.
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Sigsworth, Charles Brown.
Charles Brown Sigsworth was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town with the cavalry before transferring to the 2nd battalion of the Hampshire Regiment. Wounded in action close to Ypres, Private Sigsworth died of his wounds on July 31st 1916 aged 27 and is buried in Potijze Chateau Wood Cemetery just to the north east of Ypres in Belgium. Charles Sigsworth was the son William and Rose Hannah Sigsworth of 66 Marsh Street in Middlesbrough.
Sill, John Marley.
Enlisting in his hometown of Middlesbrough, John Marley Sill served with the 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Sill was killed in an attack on Turkish trenches at the hill known as Ismail Oglu Tepe on August 22nd 1915 at the age of 39. With no known final resting place his name is remembered on the Helles Memorial at the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula.
Simpson, Charles.
Charles Simpson was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted to serve with the 10th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Wounded in action and passed through the casualty chain to England, Private Simpson died aged 28 on May 12th 1916 and today lies in Linthorpe Cemetery. Charles Simpson was the son of Mary and the late Charles Simpson of 344 Cannon Street in Middlesbrough.
Simpson, Ernest.
Born in Middlesbrough, Ernest Christopher Simpson enlisted in the town with the 12th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Simpson was killed in actions during the Battle of Loos on September 27th 1915 aged 24 and is remembered on the Loos Memorial in Dud Corner Cemetery on the Bethune to Lens road. Ernest Simpson was the son of the late Christopher and Catherine Simpson of Middlesbrough.
Simpson, Ernest Chris.
Double entry, see Ernest Simpson listed above.
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Simpson, John Arthur.
Middlesbrough born and enlisting in the town, John Arthur Simpson first served with the 6th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry and then transferred to the 6th battalion of the Buffs, East Kent Regiment. Private Simpson was killed in action during the Battle of Albert on August 27th 1918 aged just 18. His grave can be visited today in Peronne Road Cemetery in the village of Maricourt six miles from Albert on the Somme.
Simpson, James Allan.
James Allan Simpson was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in Thornaby for service with the 11th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Simpson was killed in action aged 20 on April 9th 1916 and today lies in Bully- Grenay Communal Cemetery French Extension to the south of Bethune. James Simpson was the son of Jesse and Emily Simpson of 23 Heywood Street, Newport in Middlesbrough.
Simpson, John.
John Simpson served with the Merchant Navy as a Fireman aboard the SS Horsham. He died at home due to illness or accident on January 14th 1918 and is buried in Linthorpe Cemetery.
Simpson, Robinson.
Robinson Simpson was born in Sunderland and enlisted in Middlesbrough to serve with the 8th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Simpson died during the Gallipoli campaign on August 19th 1915 aged 24 and having no known grave is remembered on the Helles Memorial.
Simpson, Thomas William.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Thomas William Simpson did his war service with the 4th battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, City of London Regiment. Killed in action during the Battle of the Canal du Nord, Private Simpson lost his life on September 27th 1918 and today lies in Fifteen Ravine British Cemetery in the village of Villers-Plouich to the north east of Peronne.
Simpson, Robert Knowell.
Robert Knowell Simpson was born in Middlesbrough enlisting in the town with the 5th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Simpson died aged 27 on October 5th 1918 and is buried in Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension situated south west of Glageon on the road to Fourmies.
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Singleton, William James.
Skelton, John.
John Skelton was born in the Coatham area of Redcar and enlisted in West Hartlepool with the 12th battalion of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Rifleman Skelton was wounded in actions between Bernafay Wood and Trones Wood during the Battle of the Somme dying of his wounds on September 5th 1916 aged 26. Another with no known grave his name is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial set high above the old Somme battlefields.
Skelton, Henry Hubert.
Stockton born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Henry Hubert Skelton served with the 24th Company of the Machine Gun Corps. Private Skelton was killed in action as the Passchendaele offensive closed down on December 2nd 1917 at the age of 25. The son of Joseph and Maria Ellen Skelton of 19 Gilkes Street in Middlesbrough his name appears on the Tyne Cot Memorial on the slopes of the Passchendaele Ridge.
Smales, John Robert.
John Robert Smales was born in Middlesbrough on September 1st 1897 and before the onset of war had emigrated to Canada where he followed his trade as a plumber. He enlisted into the 52nd North Ontario battalion of the Canadian Infantry on March 27th 1915 at Port Arthur on Lake Superior. Lance Corporal Smales lost his life during the Passchendaele offensive on September 3rd 1917 aged 20 and having no known grave is remembered on the Canadian National Memorial on Vimy Ridge five miles to the north east of Arras.
Smart, John.
John Smart was a member of the Depot of the West Yorkshire Regiment and died at home on July 23rd 1917. His grave can be seen today in Linthorpe Cemetery.
Smales, John Robert.
Double entry, see John Robert Smales listed above.
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Smith, Alfred.
Royal Navy Stoker Alfred Smith served aboard the battlecruiser HMS Indefatigable. He perished at the Battle of Jutland when Indefatigable was sunk by gunfire from the Von der Tann on May 31st 1916 aged just 18. Alfred Smith was the son of Bryce and Mary Smith of 51 Punch Street in Middlesbrough and is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent.
Smith, Albert.
Albert Smith was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town to serve with the 11th battalion of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Rifleman Smith was wounded in fighting at Guillemont during the Somme offensive and died of his wounds aged 23 on September 7th 1916. His grave today lies in Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension situated eight miles east of Amiens in the small town of Corbie.
Smith, Albert.
Liverpool born Albert Smith enlisted in Middlesbrough with the 4th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smith was killed in actions on the Craonne Plateau on the Chemin des Dames Ridge on May 27th 1918 at the age of 37. Albert Smith was the husband of Sarah Rachel Smith of 41 Pearson Road in Birkenhead and is remembered on the Soissons Memorial sixty miles to the north east of Paris.
Smith, Andrew.
Andrew Smith was born in Workington and a labourer on the railways before enlisting in Middlesbrough into the 2nd battalion of the Border Regiment. Private Smith was killed in action aged 42 on November 10th 1915 and today lies in Guards Cemetery at Windy Corner, four miles east of Bethune in the village of Cuinchy.
Smith, David Bennett.
Serving with the Royal Naval Reserve as a Deck Hand on HM Trawler Corona, David Bennett Smith died at home due to illness or accident on March 23rd 1916 at the age of 34. The son of Joseph and Agnes Smith of St Andrews in Fife and the husband of Janet Smith of 30 Marton Burn Road, Grove Hill in Middlesbrough his grave can be seen in Linthorpe Cemetery.
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Smith, Alexander.
Alexander Smith was Sunderland born, lived in Middlesbrough and enlisted in Thornaby for war service with the 9th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smith was killed in actions in the Bois Grenier sector to the south of Armentieres on November 17th 1915. His grave can be visited today in X Farm Cemetery situated half a mile south of the village of La Chapelle-D’Armentieres.
Smith, Archibald.
Born in Greenock in Scotland, Archibald Smith lived in Middlesbrough where he enlisted into the 7th battalion of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers. Lance Corporal Smith was killed in action during the Battle of Loos on September 25th 1915 and with no known grave is remembered on the Loos Memorial at Dud Corner Cemetery on the Lens to Bethune road.
Smith, Frederick Dresser.
Frederick Dresser Smith was born in Croydon in Surrey and enlisted in Brighton with the Royal Sussex Regiment before transferring to the 8th battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, City of London Regiment. Private Smith was killed in action during the 3rd Battle of the Scarpe, Arras offensive, on May 3rd 1917 at the age of 24. Having no known final resting place his name appears on the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery in Arras. Frederick Smith was the husband of Florence Evelyn Smith of 395 Newport Road in Middlesbrough.
Smith, Cooper.
Smith, Charles.
Charles Smith was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town to serve with the Royal Field Artillery. Bombadier Smith was killed in action aged 31 on March 21st 1918 during the German spring offensive and with no known grave is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial situated along the road between Albert and Bapaume on the Somme.
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Smith, F.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Frederick Smith did his war service with the 14th battalion of the Worcester Regiment. Private Smith was killed in action during the Battle of St Quentin on March 21st 1918 at the age of 19. He has no known grave and his name appears on the panels of the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery in Arras. Frederick Smith was the son of Thomas W Smith and Jane Smith of 13 Broadway West in Dormanstown.
Smith, Frank.
Frank Smith was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted with the 13th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smith lost his life in fighting at St Leger Wood on March 22nd 1918, his name today remembered on the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery in Arras.
Smith, George.
Barnard Castle born George Smith enlisted in Middlesbrough to serve with the 4th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Aged 34, Private Smith was killed in actions east of Licourt on March 25th 1918 and with no known grave is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial on the Somme. George Smith was the husband of Beatrice Smith of North Eastern Bank Chambers, Marton Road in Middlesbrough.
Smith, George John.
Listed as serving aboard HMT Grantully Castle used as a hospital ship and troopship, his name does not appear on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission listings.
Smith, Herbert Cornelius.
Born at Rosedale Abbey in North Yorkshire, Herbert Cornelius Smith lived in the Linthorpe area of Middlesbrough where he enlisted into the Yorkshire Regiment before transferring to the 1/6th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Private Smith was killed in an attack on the Butte de Warlencourt during the Somme offensive on November 5th 1916 at the age of 20. With no known final resting place his name appears on the Thiepval Memorial on the Somme.
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Smith, Hugh.
Hugh Smith was born in Barnard Castle and lived in Middlesbrough where he enlisted for war service with the 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smith was killed in action during the Gallipoli campaign in fighting at the hill known as Karakol Dagh on September 26th 1915 aged 21. His grave can be seen today in Azmak Cemetery situated north of the salt lake at Suvla Bay on the Gallipoli peninsula. Hugh Smith was the son of Mrs M Smith of 35 Bridge Street in Middlesbrough.
Smith, Hugh.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Hugh Smith was a member of the 2nd battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Smith died aged 25 on February 21st 1915 while the battalion were in the line close to Ypres and is remembered today on the Menin Gate Memorial in the Belgian town of Ypres. Hugh Smith was the son of the late Stephen and Sarah Ann Smith of 43 Dean Street in Middlesbrough.
Smith, Jack.
I believe this to be Merchant Navy man Greaser J Smith who served aboard HM Tug Rollicker. He died on June 5th 1919 and today lies in St Josephs Roman Catholic Cemetery in North Ormesby.
Smith, Jim.
Born at Leamington on Tyne, James Smith enlisted in Newcastle into the 16th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Lance Corporal Smith died at home on April 22nd 1915 aged 26 and was the son of Tom and Jane Smith of Leamington on Tyne and husband of Bertha Ellen Smith of 39 Waverly Crescent in Leamington. His grave can be seen today in Linthorpe Cemetery.
Smith, John Harrison.
Double entry, I believe this to be John H Smith listed below.
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Smith, John H.
Enlisting in Middlesbrough, John H Smith joined the Durham Light Infantry before transferring to the 10th battalion of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Private Smith was killed in actions close to the Gueudecourt to Le Transloy road during the Battle of the Somme on September 25th 1916. Another man with no known grave his name is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial set high above the old Somme battlegrounds.
Smith, John.
John Smith was born and lived in Middlesbrough and enlisted in Richmond with the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smith was killed in action aged 32 on March 12th 1915 in fighting during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. The son of the late Mr and Mrs John Smith and husband of Jessie Carr, formerly Smith of 6 Montague Street in Middlesbrough he is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial situated along the Bethune to Armentieres road.
Smith, John Robert.
Born and living in Middlesbrough, John Robert Smith enlisted in Stockton for service with the 1/5th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Wounded in actions close to Fontaine-les-Croisilles, Private Smith died of his wounds aged 22 on July 24th 1917. His grave can be seen today in Achiet-le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension ten miles to the south of Arras. John Smith was the son of Mrs S Smith of 122 Barritt Street in Middlesbrough.
Smith, John.
John Smith was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town into the 1st battalion of the Irish Guards. Private Smith was killed in fighting at Klein Zillebeke during the 1st Battle of Ypres on November 1st 1914. He has no known final resting place his name appearing on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres in Belgium.
Smith, John William.
Middlesbrough born and enlisting in his hometown, John William Smith was a member of the 5th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smith was killed in actions close to Bac-St-Maur during the Battle of the Lys on April 11th 1918 at the age of 24. The son of George and Elizabeth Ann Smith of 41 Diamond Road in Middlesbrough his name is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial south of Ypres on the road to Armentieres.
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Smith, Joseph.
Joseph Smith was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted for service with the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smith lost his life in fighting at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on March 10th 1915 and with no known grave is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial situated on the south side of the Bethune to Armentieres road.
Smith, Thomas.
Enlisting in Middlesbrough, Thomas Smith joined the Yorkshire Regiment and then transferred to the 7th battalion of the Border Regiment. Private Smith was killed in action on March 21st 1918 during the Battle of St Quentin and having no known grave his name appears on the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery in Arras.
Smith, Paul.
Paul Smith was Sunderland born and enlisted in Middlesbrough into the 10th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Lance Corporal Smith was wounded in actions close to Armentieres and died of his injuries aged 19 on February 14th 1916. His grave can be visited today in Etaples Military Cemetery fifteen miles south of Boulogne on the French channel coast. Paul Smith was the son of Mr and Mrs Smith of 54 Monkland Street in Middlesbrough.
Smith, Robert.
Middlesbrough born Robert Smith served in the Merchant Navy as a Fireman aboard the SS Boynton. He died aged 31 on September 24th 1917 when the Boynton was torpedoed without warning five miles north west of Cape Cornwall and is remembered today on the Tower Hill Memorial in Trinity Square in London. Robert Smith was the son of Elizabeth and the late Robert Smith and husband of Florence Gertrude Smith, nee Thompson of 222 Chester Road, Hulme in Manchester.
Smith, S R.
Sidney Robert Smith was born in Middlesbrough and enlisted in Chesterfield with the 90th Field Company of the Royal Engineers. Sapper Smith was killed in action during the Somme offensive on July 18th 1916 aged 21 and with no known grave is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial to the missing of the Somme battles. Sidney Smith was the son of Mr S G and Mrs M A Smith of 86 Barton Road, Stretford in Manchester.
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Smith, Thomas Alfred.
Born and living in Middlesbrough, Thomas Alfred Smith enlisted in the town to serve with the 10th battalion of the Rifle Brigade. Rifleman Smith was killed in actions at the village of Guillemont during the Battle of the Somme on September 3rd 1916. Another with no known final resting place his name appears on the panels of the Thiepval Memorial set high above the old Somme battlegrounds.
Smith, Sidney.
Sidney Smith was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town into the 8th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smith was killed in fighting at Inverness Copse to the east of Ypres during the Passchendaele offensive on September 20th 1917 and with no known grave is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres.
Smith, Tom.
Enlisting in his hometown of Middlesbrough, Tom Smith did war service with the 5th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smith was taken as a prisoner of war and died in enemy hands on October 10th 1918. His grave today can be seen in Niederzwehren Cemetery situated six miles to the south of Kassel in Germany.
Smith, Wilfred.
Wilfred Smith was born and lived in Middlesbrough and enlisted in Stockton with the 18th battalion of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Wounded in actions during the Advance in Flanders, Military Medal holder Corporal Smith died of his wounds aged 26 on September 29th 1918. His grave subsequently lost his name appears on the Tyne Cot Memorial on the slopes of the Passchendaele Ridge. Wilfred Smith was the son of Mr George William Smith of 13 Fleetham Street in Middlesbrough.
Smith, William Edward.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, William Edward Smith was a member of the 89th Field Company of the Royal Engineers. Lance Corporal Smith was killed in actions in the Ypres Salient on December 4th 1915 aged 36 and is remembered today on the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres. The husband of Ethel Jane Smith he was the son of John Henry and Jessie Smith of 85 Marton Road in Middlesbrough.
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Smithson, Charles Edward.
Charles Edward Smithson was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town into the 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smithson was killed in actions during the Somme offensive in an attack on Hessian Trench and Stuff Redoubt on September 30th 1916 at the age of 30. His grave can be visited today in Cayeux Military Cemetery in the village of Cayeux- en-Santerre on the Somme. Charles Smithson was the son of William Frederick and Alice Maud Smithson of 71 Worcester Street in Middlesbrough.
Smithson, Thos Harker.
Born at Cropton in North Yorkshire, Thomas Harker Smithson enlisted in Middlesbrough to serve with the 13th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smithson was killed in fighting close to Strazeele during the Battles of the Lys on April 13th 1918 at the age of 22. His grave today lies in Le Grand Beaumart British Cemetery in Steenwerck just off the Armentieres to Bailleul road.
Smithson, John.
John Edward Smithson was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted with the 5th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smithson was killed in actions on the Craonne Plateau on the Chemin des Dames Ridge at the age of 21 on May 27th 1918. He has no known grave and is remembered today on the Soissons Memorial on the left bank of the river Aisne in the town of Soissons. John Smithson was the son of John Edward and Alice Smithson of 155 Grange Road East in Middlesbrough.
Smitheringale, James.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, James Smitheringale did his war service with the 1/8th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action on the Craonne Plateau aged 19 on May 27th 1918, Private Smitheringale is remembered on the Soissons Memorial situated sixty miles to the north east of Paris.
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Smurthwaite, James.
James Smurthwaite was Middlesbrough born and worked as a house painter before enlisting in the town with the Yorkshire Regiment and then transferred to the 10th battalion of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Private Smurthwaite was killed in an attack on Gird Trench during the Somme offensive on September 25th 1916 at the age of 37. Remembered on the Thiepval Memorial he was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Smurthwaite of 131 Smeaton Street in North Ormesby and the husband of Kate Elizabeth Smurthwaite of 45 Auckland Street in Guisborough.
Smurthwaite, Thomas Lisle.
Middlesbrough born Thomas Lisle Smurthwaite enlisted in the town into the Yorkshire Regiment before moving to the 10th battalion of the East Yorkshire Regiment. Private Smurthwaite lost his life aged 23 close to Seclin when the battalion sent out a raiding party engaging the Germans at Le Becque Farm on April 27th 1918. With no known final resting place his name appears on the Ploegsteert Memorial to the south of Ypres on the road to Armentieres.
Snaith, Ralph.
Ralph Snaith was born in Middlesbrough and worked as an analytical chemist before enlisting in the town with the West Yorkshire Regiment. Transferred to the 11th battalion of the East Yorkshire Regiment, Military Medal holder Private Snaith was killed in action aged 38 on August 15th 1918 during the Advance in Flanders. He has no known grave and his name appears on the Ploegsteert Memorial to the south of Ypres in Belgium.
Sneaton, Thomas.
Whitby born and enlisting in Bradford, Thomas Parkes Sneaton did his war service with the 1st battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Sneaton was killed in action aged 25 on October 19th 1914 in fighting to the west of Herlies during the Battle of La Bassee and his name is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial on the south side of the Bethune to Armentieres road. Thomas Sneaton was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah Sneaton and the husband of Dorothy Sneaton of 40 Jamieson Street, Newport Road in Middlesbrough.
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Snelson, Harold.
Harold Snelson was born at Middlewich in Cheshire, lived in Middlesbrough and enlisted in Newcastle for service with the 8th battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment. Private Snelson died in Italy on October 9th 1918 aged 20 just before the Actions on the Piave River. His grave can be seen today in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension situated north of the town of Vicenza in Italy. Harold Snelson was the son of William and Elizabeth Snelson of Middlesbrough.
Snith, John.
Snowden, George Henry.
George Henry Snowden was born at Morton in Lincolnshire and enlisted in Middlesbrough with the 1st battalion of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Wounded in action, Rifleman Snowden died of his wounds at the age of 30 on February 23rd 1917. His grave today lies in St Sever Cemetery Extension two miles south of Rouen city centre.
Sockett, James.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, James Sockett served with the 235th Army Troops Company of the Royal Engineers. Sapper Sockett died aged 26 on March 18th 1918 and today lies in Wimereux Communal Cemetery situated three miles north of Boulogne on the French channel coast. James Sockett was the son of John and Mary Jane Sockett of 83 Russell Street in Middlesbrough.
Soulsby, Guy.
Guy Soulsby was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town into the 116th Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery. Driver Soulsby died on October 18th 1915 aged 21 and his grave today can be seen in St Pierre Cemetery in the north eastern outskirts of the city of Amiens. Guy Soulsby was the son of Mrs M Soulsby of 44 Marton Road in Middlesbrough.
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South, Frank Arthur.
Bristol born Frank Arthur South served with the Merchant Navy as 1st Mate aboard the Glasgow registered SS Greatham. He perished aged 47 on January 22nd 1918 when the Greatham was torpedoed and sunk three miles south east of Dartmouth in Devon. Frank South was the son of Jane Elizabeth and the late Arthur Edwin South and the husband of Jessie South, nee Pearce of 2 West View, Acklam Road in Middlesbrough. His name is remembered today on the Tower Hill Memorial in Trinity Square in London.
Southern, Charles.
Charles Southern enlisted in Middlesbrough for war service with the 5th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Southern was wounded in actions at Nepal Trench during the 2nd Battle of the Scarpe and died of his injuries aged 19 on April 23rd 1917. The son of Mr G W and Mrs Georgina Southern of Middlesbrough his grave today lies in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery on the French channel coast.
Sowerby, H.
Middlesbrough born and enlisting in the town, Harold Sowerby was a member of the 15th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Lance Corporal Sowerby was killed in actions close to the Fricourt to Contalmaison road during the Somme offensive on July 1st 1916 at the age of 21. His grave can be visited today in Gordon Dump Cemetery situated one mile north east of Albert on the old Somme battlefield.
Spensley, A.
Alger William Ling Spensley was Middlesbrough born where he enlisted with the 208th Company of the Royal Army Medical Corps. Private Spensley died at home at the age of 33 on January 7th 1917 and today lies in Linthorpe Cemetery. Alger Spensley was the son of Mr J and Mrs M A Spensley of 13 Victoria Road in Middlesbrough.
Spears, S.
Born in Derry in Co Londonderry, Samuel Spears enlisted in Middlesbrough into the 2nd battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Spears died on May 26th 1915 during the 2nd Battle of Ypres at the age of 34 and having no known grave is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres in Belgium. Samuel Spears was the husband of Mrs Mary Spears of 13 Winifred Street, Workington in Cumberland.
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Spiers, Robert.
Robert Spiers was born in Middlesbrough and enlisted in the town for war service with the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Lance Corporal Spiers was killed in actions at the Battle of Loos on September 25th 1915 and with no known grave is remembered on the Loos Memorial at Dud Corner Cemetery on the Bethune to Lens road.
Springhall, William.
Born in North Ormesby, William Springhall enlisted into the 2nd battalion of the Grenadier Guards in Middlesbrough. Guardsman Springhall was killed in action at the age of 29 on January 2nd 1915 and today lies in Guards Cemetery at Windy Corner in the village of Cuinchy four miles east of Bethune.
Stabber, George.
Correct name George Stabler, he did war service with the Chatham battalion of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, Royal Naval Division. Private Stabler lost his life aged 37 on April 30th 1915 just after the 1st Battle of Krithia during the Gallipoli campaign. He has no known final resting place and is remembered on the Helles Memorial situated at the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula. George Stabler was the son of the late William and Hannah Stabler and the husband of Mary Jane Holt, formerly Stabler of 26 Hampden Street in North Ormesby.
Stamp, Arthur.
Newcastle born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Arthur Stamp was a member of the 10th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Lance Corporal Stamp was killed in actions at Hairpin Crater to the north of Loos on November 25th 1916 aged 23. His grave can be seen today in Vermelles British Cemetery six miles to the north west of Lens in the village of Vermelles. Arthur Stamp was the son of Mr and Mrs R Stamp of 6 Oxham Crescent, Spital Tongues in Newcastle.
Standring, Benjamin.
Benjamin Arthur Standring was an officer who served with the 2nd battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 2nd Lieutenant Standring was wounded in action during the 1st Battle of Ypres dying of his injuries aged 28 on December 19th 1914. The only son of Arthur H and Ellen Standring his grave can be seen in Sailly-Sur-La-Lys Churchyard situated three miles to the south west of Armentieres.
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Stangroom, Herbert.
Leeds born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Herbert Stangroom did his war service with the Teesside Pioneers, the 12th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Stangroom was killed in actions close to Fins on September 10th 1917 at the age of 44. His grave can be visited in Hargicourt British Cemetery ten miles north west of St Quentin in the village of Hargicourt. Herbert Stangroom was the husband of Maud Alice Gray, formerly Stangroom of 304 Cannon Street in Middlesbrough.
Starling, Thomas.
Steel, Anthony Sawkill.
An officer with the Labour Corps, 2nd Lieutenant Anthony Sawkill Steel was attached to the 8th battalion of the King’s Liverpool Regiment when he was killed in action on September 11th 1918. His grave today lies in Queant Communal Cemetery British Extension situated fourteen miles south east of Arras in the village of Queant.
Stellard, Joseph.
Joseph Stellard was Middlesbrough born and enlisted in the town with the 69th Field Company of the Royal Engineers. Wounded in action, Sapper Stellard died of his wounds on July 24th 1915 and is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension in the town of Bailleul between Lille and St Omer.
Stephens, George.
Middlesbrough born and enlisting in the town, George Stephens did his war service with the 12th battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment. Private Stephens was killed in action during the build up to the Arras offensive on March 27th 1917 at the age of 23. His grave can be seen in the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery situated one mile west of Arras town centre. George Stephens was the son of Mrs Ellen Boon, formerly Stephens of 6 Theodore Street in Middlesbrough and the late Thomas Stephens.
Stephens, W.
Double entry, see William Stephens listed below.
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Stephens, William.
Born in Middlesbrough, William Stephens enlisted into the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment in the town. Private Stephens was killed in fighting close to Bethune on November 30th 1915 at the age of 27. His grave can be visited in Guards Cemetery at Windy Corner situated four miles east of Bethune in the village of Cuinchy.
Stephenson, Edward.
Edward Stephenson was born in Loftus and enlisted in Whitby with the 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Stephenson was killed in an attack on the Turkish line at Ismail Oglu Tepe during the Gallipoli campaign on August 22nd 1915 aged 28. The husband of Ada Evelyn Wallace, formerly Stephenson of 13 Plover Street, Warrenby near Redcar his name is remembered on the Helles Memorial on the Gallipoli peninsula.
Stephenson, H.
Enlisting in Stokesley to join the 9th battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders, Lance Corporal Herbert Stephenson was killed in action aged 26 on April 14th 1916. His grave today lies in Gunners Farm Military Cemetery nine miles south of Ypres and close to the village of Ploegsteert. Herbert Stephenson was the son of the late Fred and Annie Stephenson of Middlesbrough and husband of Sarah Ann John, formerly Stephenson of 30 Bridge Street West in Middlesbrough.
Stephenson, Robert.
Robert Stephenson was South Shields born enlisting in Middlesbrough into the 2nd battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Private Stephenson was killed in action on October 17th 1918 and today lies in Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery to the north east of Ypres in Belgium.
Stephenson, J.
Triple entry, see Joseph Edward Stephenson listed below.
Stephenson, J E.
Triple entry, see Joseph Edward Stephenson listed below.
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Stephenson Francis.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Francis Stephenson did war service with the 9th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Sergeant Stephenson lost his life during the Battle of Messines in fighting at Battle Wood on June 8th 1917 at the age of 20. He was the son of George and Margaret Stephenson of 69 Cambridge Road in Cargo Fleet and with no known grave is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres.
Stephenson, Thomas.
Thomas Stephenson was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted with the 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Stephenson was wounded in an attack on the Turkish line at Lala Baba hill on Gallipoli and taken off by hospital ship died of his wounds aged just 17 on August 7th 1915. Thomas Stephenson was the son of William and Jane Stephenson of 39 Princess Street in Middlesbrough and is remembered today on the Helles Memorial on the Gallipoli peninsula.
Stephenson, Thomas.
North Ormesby born Thomas Stephenson enlisted in Middlesbrough to serve with the 8th battalion of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Private Stephenson was killed in an attack launched from Authuille Wood towards the Ovillers Spur during the Battle of the Somme on July 1st 1916. He has no known final resting place his name appearing on the Thiepval Memorial to the missing of the Somme campaign.
Stephenson, Joseph Edward.
Joseph Edward Stephenson was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town for war service with the 2nd battalion of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Rifleman Stephenson fell in action at the Battle of Loos on September 25th 1915 aged 22, his name remembered today on the Loos Memorial at Dud Corner Cemetery on the Lens to Bethune road.
Stephenson, Thomas William.
Born at Woodlands in Co Durham and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Thomas William Stephenson joined the Royal Fusiliers before transferring to the 15th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Private Stephenson was wounded in action during the Battle of the Aisne dying of his injuries on May 31st 1918. His grave can be visited today in Sissone British Cemetery situated between Reims and Laon in the village of Sissone.
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Stevens, John Henry.
Stevenson, Edward.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Edward Stevenson served with the West Yorkshire Regiment before moving to the 22nd battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Private Stevenson was killed during actions at Villers Bretonneux on April 25th 1918 at the age of 18. Remembered on the Pozieres Memorial between Albert and Bapaume on the Somme he was the son of Mrs Margaret Rowling, formerly Stevenson of 131 Union Street in Middlesbrough and the late Mr Edward Stevenson.
Stevenson, George Watson.
George Watson Stevenson was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted for service with the 12th battalion of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. Private Stevenson was 18 years old when killed in action at the Battle of St Quentin on March 23rd 1918 and with no known grave is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial on the Somme. George Stevenson was the son of Margaret and the late George Watson Stevenson of 28 Stowe Street in Middlesbrough.
Stevenson, John Alfred.
Middlesbrough born but enlisting in Dingwall in Ross-Shire, John Alfred Stevenson was a member of the 4th battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders. Private Stevenson was killed in actions close to High Wood during the Somme offensive on July 30th 1916 and with no known final resting place his name appears on the Thiepval Memorial set high above the old Somme battlegrounds.
Stewart, Adam.
Stewart, Harold.
Stewart, Joseph.
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Stewart, William.
Middlesbrough born William Stewart enlisted in the town with the 2nd battalion of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers. Private Stewart was killed in an attack on Falfremont Farm during the Battle of the Somme on September 3rd 1916 at the age of 38. His grave can be seen today in Delville Wood Cemetery at Longueval in the heart of the old Somme battlefield. William Stewart was the husband of Eleanor Stewart of 10 Dundas Mews in Middlesbrough.
Stimson, Thomas.
Thomas Stimson was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted to serve with the 1st battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Corporal Stimson died during the Somme offensive at the age of 33 on July 23rd 1916 while the battalion were close to the village of Longueval. He has no known grave and is remembered today on the Thiepval Memorial to the missing of the Somme battles.
Stinton, William.
Born in North Ormesby and enlisting in Middlesbrough, William Stinton was a member of the 12th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Stinton was wounded in fighting during the Battle of Loos dying of his injuries aged 23 on September 27th 1915. The son of Mr G Stinton of 2 Woodlands Terrace in Redcar his grave lies in Noeux- les-Mines Communal Cemetery situated four miles south of Bethune on the road to Arras.
Stockton, Christopher William.
Christopher William Stockton enlisted in his hometown of Middlesbrough for war service with the 6th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Lance Corporal Stockton was wounded in action in trenches south of Agny and died of his wounds aged 20 on August 25th 1916. His grave can be visited today in Avesnes-Le-Comte Communal Cemetery Extension twelve miles to the west of Arras. Christopher Stockton was the son of Middlesbrough couple Christopher William and Rebecca Stockton.
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Stoddart, Ralph Richard.
Born in Middlesbrough and a gardener before the war, Ralph Richard Stoddart enlisted with the 9th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment in Middlesbrough. Sergeant Stoddart lost his life during the Passchendaele offensive in fighting between Sanctuary Wood and Stirling Castle on September 19th 1917 at the age of 32. With no known final resting place his name appears on the Tyne Cot Memorial on the slopes of the Passcendaele Ridge.
Stoddart, R.
Double entry, see Ralph Richard Stoddart listed above.
Stonehouse, James.
A native of Middlesbrough, James Stonehouse enlisted into the 2/5th battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment in Stockton. Company Sergeant Major Stonehouse was wounded in actions at the Battle of Cambrai and died of his injuries aged 39 on December 1st 1917. His grave today lies in Etaples Military Cemetery fourteen miles south of Boulogne on the French channel coast. James Stonehouse was the husband of Mrs Sally Stonehouse of 37 Athol Street in Middlesbrough.
Storey, Henry.
Henry Storey was Middlesbrough born, enlisting in the town to serve with the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Lance Corporal Storey was killed in action at the Battle of Loos on September 26th 1915 aged 20 and having no known grave is remembered today on the Loos Memorial at Dud Corner Cemetery on the Lens to Bethune road.
Storey, George.
Storr, Harry.
Harry Storr enlisted in his hometown of Middlesbrough and did war service with the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Storr lost his life in fighting at the village of Roupy on March 21st 1918 at the age of 26. He has no known final resting place and is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial between Albert and Bapaume on the Somme. Harry Storr was the son of Mrs Mary Ellen Storr of 21 Aske Road in Middlesbrough and the husband of Mrs Annie Storr of 43 Avon Street in Middlesbrough.
Stott, Frederick.
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Stott, Reginald.
Reginald Stott was born in Norton and enlisted in South Shields to serve with the 1st battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Lance Corporal Stott was killed in action aged 22 on May 1st 1916 and today lies in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery situated five miles south of Ypres in Belgium. Reginald Stott was the son of Walter and Hannah J Stott of 111 Abingdon Road in Middlesbrough.
Stracey, Sidney.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Sidney Stracey joined the Yorkshire Regiment and then transferred to the 10th battalion of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Private Stracey was killed in an attack on Gird Trench during the Battle of the Somme on September 17th 1916 at the age of 21. With no known final resting place his name appears on the Thiepval Memorial set high above the old Somme battlefields.
Strangeways, R.
Ernest Richard Strangeways was born at Sinnington in Yorkshire, lived in North Ormesby and enlisted in Middlesbrough with the Scottish Rifles before transferring to the 1st battalion of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers. Private Strangeways was killed in action on June 11th 1916 aged 24 during the build up to the Somme offensive. The son of John and Ada Strangeways his grave today lies in Mesnil Ridge Cemetery at Mesnil-Martinsart on the Somme.
Strongess, John Henry.
Born in Canning Town in London, John Henry Strongess enlisted in Middlesbrough into the West Yorkshire Regiment before moving to the 62nd battalion of the Machine Gun Corps. Wounded in action, Private Strongess died of his injuries aged 19 on April 15th 1918 and today lies in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension situated eight miles north west of Arras. John Strongess was the son of John and Monica Strongess of 44 Suffield Street in Middlesbrough.
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Stubley, J M.
Joseph Mark Stubley was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town with the Teesside Pioneers, the 12th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Wounded in actions close to the village of Mory, Private Stubley died of his wounds aged 22 on January 18th 1917. His grave can be visited today in Grove Town Cemetery in the village of Meaulte just south of Albert on the Somme. Joseph Stubley was the son of Edith Mary McCamley, formerly Stubley of 4 Chester Street in Cargo Fleet and the late Mr Fergus Stubley.
Sturdy, F.
Middlesbrough born Frank Sturdy enlisted into the 7th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment in the town. Lance Corporal Sturdy was killed in actions at Sailly-Saillisel on February 8th 1917 at the age of 24. With no known final resting place his name is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial on the Somme.
Sturdy, W.
William Sturdy was born in South Bank and enlisted in Middlesbrough for war service with the 113th Heavy Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery. Gunner Sturdy was wounded in action, dying of his injuries aged 23 on August 31st 1918 and today lies in Peronne Road Cemetery at Maricourt, seven miles from Albert on the road to Peronne.
Sudron, Thomas Francis.
Born in Stockton and enlisting in Middlesbrough, Thomas Francis Sudron was a member of the 8th battalion of the South Staffordshire Regiment. Private Sudron was killed in actions during the 1st Battle of Passchendaele on October 12th 1917 aged 23 and having no known grave is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial on the Passchendaele Ridge.
Suffell, Harry.
Harry Suffell was born in Mount Street in Middlesbrough and enlisted in the town for service with the 10th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Suffell was wounded in fighting at Gueudecourt during the Battle of the Somme and died of his wounds on October 14th 1916 at the age of 22. His grave today lies in Etaples Military Cemetery situated fourteen miles south of Boulogne on the French channel coast. Harry Suffell was the son of Mr Harry Suffell senior of 14 Duke of York Street in Middlesbrough.
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Sugden, George.
Sheffield born George Sugden lived in Middlesbrough where he enlisted into the 12th battalion of the Rifle Brigade. Rifleman Sugden was killed in actions at Delville Wood during the Somme offensive on September 1st 1916 and today lies in Sucrerie Military Cemetery in the village of Colincamps to the north of Albert on the Somme.
Suggett, Frederick John.
Frederick John Suggett was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town for war service with the 19th battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action during the Battle of the Selle on October 13th 1918 aged 28, the grave of Private Suggett can be seen in Haspres Coppice Cemetery situated north of the Cambrai to Villers-Pol road. Frederick Suggett was the son of John and Elizabeth Alice Suggett and the husband of Emma Jane Suggett of 82 Severs Street in Middlesbrough.
Sullivan, Jeremiah.
Born in Stockton, Jeremiah Sullivan joined the 2nd battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment in Middlesbrough. Private Sullivan was wounded in fighting near Violaines during the Battle of Festubert and died of his wounds on May 16th 1915. His grave can be visited today in Bethune Town Cemetery situated sixteen miles north of Arras in northern France.
Sumner, Albert.
Albert Sumner was born in Sunderland and enlisted in Middlesbrough into the 10th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Sumner was killed in actions close to Henin-sur-Cojeul on April 11th 1917 and with no known grave is remembered today on the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery in Arras.
Summerbell, John.
South Shields born John Summerbell enlisted in Middlesbrough to serve with the Northumberland Fusiliers. A member of the amalgamated 12/13th battalion Private Summerbell died at the age of 39 on March 28th 1918 and today lies in Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension in Peronne.
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Surrey, Joseph William.
Joseph William Surrey was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town for war service with “B” Battery, 190th Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery. Wounded in action, Sergeant Surrey died of his injuries aged 23 on June 29th 1916. His grave can be seen today in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension situated eight miles south west of Ypres in the town of Bailleul.
Swain, George Eugene Gordon.
Born and enlisting in Middlesbrough, George Eugene Gordon Swain enlisted in the town to serve with the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Serving in France and Flanders Lance Corporal Swain was awarded the Military Medal which was gazetted by the London Gazette on February 19th 1917 followed by a bar to his medal which was gazetted a month later on March 12th 1917. In 1918 for his actions he gained the Distinguished Conduct Medal the citation for which appeared again in the London Gazette on October 21st 1918.
“For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This NCO has performed the duties of stretcher bearer in numerous engagements with great courage and complete disregard for his own safety. He has set an example that has been the admiration of all ranks of the battalion. On many occasions he has gone under shellfire of an intense description to the help of men who have been buried, digging them out with fearless determination and saving their lives in many cases.”
George Swain died at home after the war on January 15th 1920 at the age of 25. The husband of Elsie Swain of 416 Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough his grave today lies in Linthorpe Cemetery.
Swales, C.
I believe this to be Caleb Swales who was born at Coxhoe in Co Durham and worked as a hawker before enlisting in Guisborough with the 7th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Swales was killed in an attack on Cupid Trench during the Arras offensive on May 14th 1917 at the age of 37. With no known grave his name appears on the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery in Arras. Caleb Swales was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Swales of Guisborough and the husband of the late Christina Swales of 54 Northgate in Guisborough.
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Swales, Charles Gallon.
Born at Sleights near Whitby, Charles Gallon Swales enlisted for service in Middlesbrough with the Highland Light Infantry. A member of the amalgamated 10/11th battalion, Private Swales was killed in action aged 20 on March 22nd 1918 during the Battle of St Quentin. He has no known final resting place, his name today remembered on the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery in Arras.
Swalwell, Isaac.
Isaac Swalwell was born in Middlesbrough on April 20th 1878 and emigrated to Canada before the war where he followd his trade as a cook. He enlisted with the 102nd battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on February 3rd 1916 at Prince Rupert in British Columbia and on his attestation forms listed his next of kin as Mrs J Swalwell of 45 Birke Street in Middlesbrough.
Isaac Swalwell does not appear on the memorial rolls of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission or on the Canadian War Memorial as he returned to Canada after the war and died at Prince Rupert in British Columbia on March 2nd 1924 aged 45.
Swatman, Thomas.
Thomas Swatman was born in Middlesbrough where he enlisted into the 4th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Swatman was killed in action on the high ground west of Cherisy during the 2nd Battle of the Scarpe on April 23rd 1917 at the age of 27. Having no known grave his name is remembered on the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery in Arras.
Swift, John.
I believe this to be John Swift of the West Yorkshire Regiment who enlisted as a private soldier before receiving his commission. 2nd Lieutenant Swift was killed in actions during the Battle of Cambrai on November 22nd 1917. He has no known final resting place, his name remembered today on the Cambrai Memorial in the village of Louverval seven miles north east of Bapaume.
Swift, Joseph.
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Swift, Victor Austin Batson.
Stockton born Victor Austin Batson Swift enlisted in Middlesbrough with the 4th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Swift was killed in trenches close to Hill 60 in the Ypres Salent on February 13th 1916 at the age of 18. His grave can be seen today in Railway Dugouts Burial Ground situated one mile south east of Ypres town centre.
Swinburne, Braithwaite Reginald.
Braithwaite Reginald Swinburne was born in Thirsk and lived in Middlesbrough where he worked as a stoker on the railways before the war. Enlisting in London with the Inland Water Transport of the Royal Engineers, Corporal Swinburne died on service in Mesopotamia on March 2nd 1917 aged 37. His name is remembered today on the Basra Memorial along the road to Nasiriyah in Iraq.
Sykes, Tom.
Middlesbrough born Tom Sykes served as an officer with the 7th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. 2nd Lieutenant Sykes and the battalion were holding the line north of the river Scarpe close to Gavrelle when he was killed in action on June 29th 1917 at the age of 21. Tom Sykes was the son of William and Jane Sykes of 177 Borough Road East in Middlesbrough and today lies in St Nicolas British Cemetery in the northern suburbs of Arras.
Sleath, Thomas William.
Thomas William Sleath was Middlesbrough born enlisting in the town for war service with the 4th battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Private Sleath was killed in actions on the Trou-Boyard to Le Point Mortier road during the Battles of the Lys on April 10th 1918 at the age of 21. His grave can be visited today in Pont-Du-Hem Military Cemetery situated along the La Bassee to Estaires road. Thomas Sleath was the son of Thomas and Mary Sleath of 37 Banks Street in Midddlesbrough.
Symons, Charles.
Swash, Wallace.
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